✈ Do I Need a Visa

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Visa required

Yes. Namibian passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mali before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Namibian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mali or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 8 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Mali at a glance

Capital: Bamako Β· Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) Β· Official languages: French Β· Calling code: +223

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Mali uses plug types C, E, Namibia uses D, M.

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Easier destinations near Mali for Namibian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡± Malian passport holders visiting Namibia: Malian passport holders need a visa for Namibia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Namibia before travelling.

The Namibian passport at a glance

47visa-free
0ETA
20visa on arrival
38e-Visa
93visa required

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Questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Namibian passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mali before travelling.

Does a Malian need a visa for Namibia?

Malian passport holders need a visa for Namibia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Namibia before travelling.